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The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of
exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart
rate monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their choice of
exercise intensity is either too high or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by
maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range.
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To determine the benefit range in which you wish to train, you must first determine your
Maximum Heart Rate. This
can be accomplished by
using the following formula:
220 - User’s Age =
Maximum Heart Rate. If you
enter your age during
programming of the console
the console will perform this
calculation automatically.
This is used for the HR
control programs. After
calculating your Maximum
Heart Rate, you can decide
upon which goal you would
like to pursue. The two most
popular reasons for, or
goals of exercise, are
cardiovascular fitness
(training for the heart and
lungs) and weight control.
The black columns on the
chart above represent the Maximum Heart Rate for a person whose age is listed at the bottom
of each column. The heart rate training zone for either cardiovascular fitness or weight loss are
represented by two different lines that cut diagonally through the chart shown above. A
definition of the lines’ goal is in the bottom left-hand corner of the chart. If your goal is
cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight loss, it can be achieved by training at 90% or 70%,
respectively, of your Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule approved by your physician. Consult
your physician before participating in any exercise program.
With all Spirit Heart Rate Control treadmills, you may use the heart rate monitor feature without
using the Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or
during any of the nine different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically
controls incline.
CAUTION!
The target value used in H-1 and H-2 programs is a suggestion only for normal, healthy
individuals. Do not exceed your limits! You may not be able to obtain your chosen target. If in
question, enter a higher age value that will set a lower target goal.
Target Heart Rate
